The DMX-i strips are linear lighting devices, 30cm in length, equipped with 60 COB LEDs and direct DMX processing. Due to the small dimensions of COB LEDs, it is possible to create compact colour changing light lines or neon effects, directly controlled by DMX and per individual strip. The total setup of Idols 2004 included the following LagoLED products: 960 DMX-i strips used in 160 lines of 180cm; 40 USB-i controllers; 152 RGB LumiDOT 3W and 24 Beam.111 SC red fixtures.
This setup also featured a video-to-DMX software package, which enabled the crew to create stunning effects by using video signals as an input source. This is an effective method of reducing programming time - especially considering the huge amount of DMX channels which would be required. "I was surprised how smooth and easy the whole show went for us," says Carlo Görtjes, owner and president of Lagotronics. "Of course, you are a bit nervous whenever a completely new product goes live in such a high-ranking event, but we haven't had any kind of problem. We received many compliments from the production and from our colleagues in this industry."
A full report on the Idols production will appear in the June issue of Lighting&Sound International.
(Lee Baldock)
